Gettysburg College Scholarships are intended to help students from various academic fields and backgrounds. Since these scholarships are extremely competitive, students are urged to apply as soon as possible and carefully go over all requirements for need-based and merit-based assistance.
| Host Country | USA |
| Host Institute | Gettysburg College |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligible Nationality | All |
| Fellowship Type | Funded/Fully Funded |
| Benefits | Depend upon the Scholarship program |
| Duration | Depend upon the Scholarship program |
| Closing Date |
Gettysburg College
Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Gettysburg College is a prominent private liberal arts university. The college was established in 1832 and is well known for its rigorous curriculum, close-knit community, and unwavering commitment to experiential learning. Situated in a picturesque setting adjacent to the renowned Gettysburg battlefield, the college offers a unique blend of history and modern education. By providing a wide range of undergraduate degrees in disciplines like the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities, Gettysburg College encourages students to pursue a variety of academic interests. Students are prepared to be thoughtful, informed, and active members of a global society by its vibrant campus culture, emphasis on civic engagement, and leadership opportunities.
Gettysburg College Scholarships
Gettysburg College has a strong scholarship program that honors talent, leadership, civic involvement, and academic achievement. A substantial amount of tuition can be covered by the college’s array of merit-based scholarships, which include the esteemed Abraham Lincoln and Presidential Scholarships. For students who excel in sectors like the arts or STEM, Gettysburg College offers specialized scholarships in addition to academic honors. Numerous scholarships are given out automatically when a student applies for admission; no further application is needed. In order to guarantee that students from a variety of backgrounds can get a Gettysburg education, the college also supports need-based financial help.
Eisenhower Scholarship
The most prestigious prize offered by Gettysburg College is the Eisenhower scholarship. However, it takes four years to transform exceptional young leaders into tomorrow’s changemakers, so it’s more than simply money. With assistance from the Garthwait Leadership Center, Eisenhower Institute, and Center for Public Service, Eisenhower Scholars at Gettysburg College continue their journey toward change.
Financial Benefits
Eisenhower Scholarship recipients receive $44,000 annually, which adds up to $176,000 for four years of full-time study at Gettysburg College. To retain the scholarship, Eisenhower Scholars must maintain a 3.0 GPA during their time at Gettysburg.
Eisenhower Scholars get access to special activities that emphasize professional development, community involvement, cohort building, and experiential learning.
Application Process
- By the specified deadlines, fill out and submit the Eisenhower Scholarship application as well as the Common Application:
- First Early Decision: By November 15 (notification of scholarship and admission by December 15).
- Early Intervention: By December 1 (admission and scholarship notifications by February 1)
- Second Early Decision: By January 15 (notification of scholarship and acceptance by February 15).
- Ordinary Choice: by January 15 (notification of scholarship and admission by March 15).
- Students who apply through Early Decision and Early Action are given priority consideration.
- Students who are not recipients of the Eisenhower Scholarship will be automatically considered for the College’s other academic excellence scholarships as part of the admissions screening process.
More details about the Eisenhower Scholarship
Gettysburg College STEM Scholars Program
The STEM Scholars Program is made up of a small group of first-year students who want to study biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, health sciences, mathematics, physics, and psychology in order to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Gettysburg College’s generous financial assistance enables need-based financial aid grants to fully address each STEM Scholar’s proven need.
Eligibility
- Be a citizen, national, refugee, or legally admitted foreign national who has been granted permanent residency in the United States.
- Submit the CSS Profile and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms to demonstrate your need for financial aid.
- be registered as a full-time student.
Application Process
- By the deadline of the admissions round you are applying for—November 15 for Early Decision 1, December 1 for Early Action, or January 15 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision—you should have finished the STEM application online.
- Send in your filled-out admissions application. This comprises your official high school transcript, the Common App, and teacher and counselor recommendations. Additionally, a recommendation letter from a science instructor is highly recommended. Additionally, you can submit the results of your standardized tests.
- By the deadline of the admissions round you are applying for, submit your financial aid applications, which include the CSS Profile and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Stem Scholarship Program details
Competitive Scholarships for Talented Musicians/Sunderman Scholarships
F. William Sunderman Scholarship
- Top musicians pursuing music majors (Bachelor of Music degree in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, or Bachelor of Arts in Music) are given the highest talent scholarship.
- carries a $42,000 annual prize.
- Renewable every year provided that a student makes sufficient progress toward a music degree, makes progress in their private studies, and maintains a satisfactory grade point average.
- An audit is necessary.
Parker B. Wagnild Scholarship
- Scholarships for talent are given to students majoring in or minoring in music, as well as occasionally to exceptionally gifted non-majors.
- carries a $33,000 annual prize.
- Renewable once a year provided that students continue to participate in the faculty-assigned conservatory ensemble or ensembles, make progress in their individual studies, and maintain a sufficient grade point average.
- Students must continue to participate in a conservatory ensemble provided by the faculty, make success in their individual studies, and show good progress in a music degree program (or minor).
Elizabeth Headley Paul ’64 Memorial Scholarship
- Talent scholarships are given to enrolled students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Music Education degree at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music.
- In any given year, preference will be given to any qualified students who are concentrating on the keyboard or piano.
- has a minimum annual award of $8,000.
- Renewable every year provided that a student makes sufficient progress toward a music degree, makes progress in their private studies, and maintains a satisfactory grade point average.
Details of Competitive Scholarships for Talented Musicians
For more details and to apply for the Gettysburg College Scholarships, visit here.
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